In-ear headphones Sennheiser IE 80 are an updated version of an earlier model - IE 8. And first of all, all the changes were just about appearance. There are no fundamental differences. The main purpose of the re-release - the fight against counterfeiting.
Contents:
- Package and packing
- The structural features of the headphones, their design
- Ergonomics
- Sound quality
Originally, this series of Sennheiser was designed for professional musicians. That is the main reason for such outstanding sound characteristics. But due to the relatively affordable price Sennheiser IE 80 very quickly became popular among ordinary music lovers.
Package and packing
For the packaging of the IE 80 model the traditional Sennheiser color scheme is used - made in dark colors (black and blue). The box itself is made in the form of a small book, the front part is partially made of transparent plastic. This makes it possible to get acquainted with the contents of the box through this improvised window.
On the inside "cover", there is a point where the information about the automatic bass adjustment - installed in Sennheiser IE 80 - is indicated.
The headphones themselves are placed in a special niche made of plastic. To extract them, you will need to be sure to cut the retaining strap.
Inside the box lies:
- the headphones themselves;
- Case of hard material;
- 10 pairs of different tips on the headphones;
- earhooks - are needed for athletes, fans of dynamic recreation;
- clothespin, as well as wax wand for cleaning the headphones from earwax.
There is a remote for adjusting bass frequencies. It should be noted separately just the headsets on the headphones themselves. Three pairs of them are the usual petal ones, but of different diameters. In addition to them there are three pairs of two petal ones. There are also two pairs of foam filler with extra softness.
Two more pairs of strange-looking nozzles allow you to change the sound of the headphones a little bit. But they are actually a nice bonus. They are of no practical use.
The manual is present in the box. But, unfortunately, the Russian language is missing for some reason. The case deserves special attention. It is combined, made of metal and plastic at the same time.
The inner part is a frame on which the headphones are wound. For each individual there is a recess in the soft foam. A special magnet fixes the lid, does not allow it to open when you walk.
Everything is thought out to the smallest detail. This case is even equipped with a special compartment - for the placement of silica gel. That allows you to avoid moisture. Completion, the quality of the box does not cause the slightest criticism.
Everything is made well, expensive and solid. And even in comparison with counterparts in the corresponding price segment. The model in question stands comparison even with more expensive analogues. For example, with Astell&Kern AK T8iE.
The structural features of the headphones, their design
The headphones themselves are made of asphalt colored plastic. In this case there is an important advantage - it does not collect fingerprints in the process of using the headphones. In turn, the lid is made of metal. This part can already cause discomfort - it easily leaves fingerprints. The surface is glossy, so you can see them very well.
The assembly of the headphones is done with maximum quality, there are no backlashes and creaks. There are no traces of plastic molds. This also indicates a serious approach to the construction of the device. On the side covers there is a hole for adjusting frequencies. To change the position of the special screws, a screwdriver will suffice, you need to turn them (it is included in the package).
Attention is drawn to the headphone cord - it is removable. What a great effect on the reliability of the device. Many components of the cable have metal seals, they fix the wire. The entire length of the cable is reinforced with Kevlar threads. The wire has no memory effect, even on purpose to tangle it is extremely problematic. Close in comfort of use are Shure SE535LTD.
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Ergonomics
Separately we should dwell on the body. It is quite large on these headphones, strongly protrudes beyond the head, ear cups. Therefore it will not always be comfortable to use, especially in winter - when you need to wear a hat.
At the same time, the fit is as tight as possible and does not cause any complaints. Thanks to a large selection of nozzles, you can choose the optimal size yourself.
Separately, we can focus on the correctness of the fit - it is not standard, the wire upwards. It goes behind the ear, it allows you to reduce the microphone effect to almost zero. At the same time it is possible to have the wire down. But in this case the headphones themselves will have to be swapped.
Sound Quality
The sound of Sennheiser IE 80 is pleasant, does not cause discomfort. Thanks to the fit, the stage is literally created inside the head of the listener, which contributes to the effect of presence. Strongly affects the comfort of listening the possibility to adjust the bass.
But it is important to keep in mind the peculiarities of tuning - this applies just to the bass. The top of the bass is very bloated and at the top it gradually goes to the midrange. If you increase the bass, you get a real subwoofer in your head.
In its turn, the middle frequencies are a bit stiff - a wide range of basses affects it. At the same time, they are quite pleasant on the songs that are not overloaded, the sound is very bodily, reverent. The high frequencies are the weak point of this model. The detail is not great. But at the same time there is no sibilance, whistling.
In general, this model is positioned as a device for professional musicians. And it is quite justified. As the sound quality at all frequencies is extremely high.
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